This is a great, savory party spread. It has a garlic-cornmeal crust that's topped with a rich gorgonzola and cream cheese filling with dollops of roasted garlic throughout.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Appetizer Cheesecakes
Cheesecake is usually thought of as a sweet dessert but the cheese also pairs well with savory flavors. Bacon, onion, pesto, blue cheese and other ingredients turn cheesecake into a delicious appetizer. Serve with crackers, chips or veggies for dippers.
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Gorgonzola Cheesecake
Southwestern Cheesecake
Made with tortilla chips, salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, eggs, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Caviar Cheesecake
Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Catahoula's Savory Crabmeat Cheesecake
Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onion, celery, green bell pepper, roasted red peppers, green onions, cream cheese, smoked Gouda cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Jalapeno Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, jalapeno jelly
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Bacon-Onion Cheesecake
Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter, bacon, onion, bacon drippings, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream Cheese Caviar Pie
Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach-Mushroom Cheesecake
Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, frozen spinach, fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, pimento, cream cheese, feta cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheddar Beer Cheesecake
Made with butter, egg yolk, sharp cheddar cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon rind
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Ricotta Cheesecake
Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pesto Cheesecake Appetizer
Made with ground red pepper, salt, nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake
Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake
Made with sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake
Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili and Chicken Cheesecake
Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Crab Cheesecake
Made with garlic, butter or margarine, ricotta cheese, half-and-half or light cream, dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, eggs, crab meat
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Roasted Pepper Pesto Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground red pepper, egg, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread baguette, roasted red bell pepper strips
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Fiesta Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Spinach Cheesecake
Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla
Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Smoked Salmon And Gruyere Cheesecake
Made with smoked salmon, salt, butter, bread crumbs, Gruyere cheese, fresh dill, onion, cream cheese, eggs, half and half
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake
Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Crab And Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
Made with olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, wild mushrooms, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake
Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte
Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes
Time: 2-5 hours
Berries and Cheese Appetizer
Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart
Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Southwest Cheesecake
Made with green onion, bell pepper, sour cream, tortilla chips, butter or margarine, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, eggs, Colby/Montery Jack cheese, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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